Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger dangerous avalanches where the recetly-fallen storm snow rests on weak older snow surfaces. The most dangerous slopes are wind loaded and face northwest through north to east.

Look for and avoid rounded pillows of smooth snow below ridgelines, cornices and along gully walls. If you experience cracking or collapsing in the new snow consider heading to slopes less than about 35 degrees or those sheltered from the wind.

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